Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 67

Air-King, Ref. 5500, Winn Dixie Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1987. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, dedicated screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Winn Dixie logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Winn Dixie is one of the large Supermarket chains in the U.S. Originally founded in 1914, the chain has existed under its current name since 1955. With a revenue of about 7.5 billion in 1997, Winn Dixie has 521 stores in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi. These Air-King watches were given to their truckers in recognition of 10 years of safe driving.
The present watch is featured in ?Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches?, Guido Mondani Editions, pg 267.